David Sprecher, Adv.

Biography

David Sprecher is an international lawyer serving as the Head of the Aviation and Defence-Tech Practice at Afik & Co., Attorneys at Law.

With over 34 years of experience, David serves as a strategic and legal advisor to airlines, governments, multinational corporations, and technology companies across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, combining legal expertise with commercial understanding and business development.

Expertise and Practice Areas

David’s legal practice focuses on international commercial law and complex industrial sectors. His expertise is particularly concentrated in:

Aviation Law and Regulation: Ongoing advice to leading international airlines (such as flydubai, Emirates, Air Serbia, and more), handling regulatory issues with government authorities, and extensive work with European institutions (including DG MOVE).

Defense Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Accompaniment, legal advice, and support for initiatives of technology, cyber, and defense systems companies.

International Transactions and Commercial Law: Structuring international Joint Ventures, strategic negotiation in complex commercial agreements, and compliance with cross-border regulatory requirements.

Distinguished Career

David, who was admitted to practice law in Israel (1995) and in Brussels (1996), is consistently recognized in leading international and local legal ranking guides, including Chambers Global, Legal 500, CofaceBDI, and Dun’s 100. Over the years, he has held a series of key public positions, including civil aviation expert and parliamentary advisor to the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee, senior advisor to the head of the Corona Committee (2020–2022), and external advisor to the Office of the Chief Scientist at the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

In addition to his legal and public experience, David is fluent in six languages (English, French, Hebrew, Dutch, Italian, and German), an ability that gives him a significant advantage in representing clients, drafting documents, and negotiating in global and multilingual environments.